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Brian M. Davis

MSME, PE

Cincinnati, OH35 years+ years experience
Forensic Mechanical Engineering – Gas Turbines, Automotive Systems, and Medical Devices

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Professional Summary

Brian M. Davis, MSME, PE is a mechanical engineering and forensic engineering expert specializing in products liability and failure analysis. With a career spanning gas turbines, automotive engineering, and medical device design, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating component failures, assessing root causes, and evaluating whether industry standards were met.

Mr. Davis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive, marine, industrial, and medical device cases. His MS in mechanical engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt and Material Review Board certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mechanical systems and product failures.

Work Experience

Brian M. Davis is the President and Principal Investigator at Old Iron Innovation LLC (dba Central State Forensic) in Cincinnati, OH. He has held various engineering and leadership roles, including Technical Leader and Manager at General Electric Aviation, Lead Engineer at Allison Advanced Development Company, and Senior Design Engineer positions at Pratt and Whitney and Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Additionally, he served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy (Reserve) and was a Staff Engineer at GE Marine and Industrial Systems Engineering.

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Brian M. Davis is a mechanical engineer specializing in forensic investigations of gas turbine engines and automotive product failures.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic analysis of automotive accidents
  • 2investigation of gas turbine failures
  • 3consultation on medical device compliance

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Education

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Florida

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Cincinnati

Licenses

  • Professional Engineer (OH, IN, KY, MI, PA, WV, FL)
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